This is something we really wanted to do...
What are the chances of people cancelling the dessert party? Does it happen often? I didn't realize until yesterday that September's opened up, and we are getting married in Disney and will be there for our honeymoon, and it's fully booked for the last week in September
What are the chances of people cancelling the dessert party? Does it happen often? I didn't realize until yesterday that September's opened up, and we are getting married in Disney and will be there for our honeymoon, and it's fully booked for the last week in September
What are the chances of people cancelling the dessert party? Does it happen often? I didn't realize until yesterday that September's opened up, and we are getting married in Disney and will be there for our honeymoon, and it's fully booked for the last week in September
We booked a party of 2 for the 14th, but it was probably in the first hour they opened. I don't know what it would hurt to try to book two adults and an under 3 as they aren't losing anything. Sounds like something people would love to jump on and call morally wrong though. We are trying for the week of Sept.11th. Apparently there will not be a party Sept 11th, even tho the booking calendar shows it on Sundays. If Disney doesn't expect to hold these Dessert parties on Sundays in Sept, why do you think they programmed the computer with those dates?
We are a party of 2 adults. The other party dates our week are Sept 12 or 14. Both show no availibility for a party of 2. Out of curiosity, I tried to book a party of 4--avaibible both dates. Tried a party of 3---availible both nights. I can actually book for 2 adults & a child under 2 for the same price as for 2 adults since there is no charge for a child under 2.
So do I do it? Book for 2 adults & the under 2 child, telling them we decided not to bring the child that night? They will not be losing any money since the child doesn't pay anyway & neither will I. Or am I forced to miss something we really want to do, just because there are only 2 of us?
Also, we had asked our Club level IPO to book this for the 14th. They told me there was no more availibility, bet we would be put on a Wait List. However, on line site still shows ADRs for parties of 3 or 4.
Since these dates just opened for booking, I think Disney just wants to try to sell as many spots as they can. If I recall, the tables are all about the same size, so it's not like they couldn't make them 2 seaters if that is what guests are trying to book. I really feel like We should be entitled to book, even if there are only the 2 of us.
This afternoon I remembered reading about people getting ADRs at regular restaurants for a different number if their party size wasn't available. I actually was considering booking a third adult, until I was asked for no. of adults & children on the booking page. That's when I realized I could book a child under 2 for no charge.
Has anyone else booked a dessert party on a Sunday for either August or September? I did, and it shows up in my account okay. I'm just getting worried though, after reading in mulitple threads that the dessert party often isn't held on Sunday nights during free dining and is replaced by a full buffet instead to help with overflow. Should I call back and verify that I have in fact booked a DESSERT party buffet and not a regular buffet??
I am booked for Sunday and It is the Desert buffet I am sure...that is what is shows on my reservations as well. The buffet is prepaid and the regular one is not, so they would not charge credit cards if it was not the buffet. Also when we did it last year it was on MVMCP and we watched the Holiday wishes....I have never heard about the Sundays being a regular buffet
ADDING: in checking the website, I could make ADRs for 3 to 24 people on the 12th & 3 to 16 people on the 14th, but can't make an ADR for 2.
ADDING: in checking the website, I could make ADRs for 3 to 24 people on the 12th & 3 to 16 people on the 14th, but can't make an ADR for 2.
You have just as much of a right to go to the dessert party as a larger party. Anyway, I booked for 3, even though there's only 2 of us. You have to select how many adults, children, and infants that will be on the reservation. We just selected 2 adults at the full charge and put our 3 as a child under 2 with no charge. I guess this works. 
Worked for us anyway. We were willing to spend the money on the extra person anyway. We really want to do this because we're getting married at Disney the 15th and celebrating our honeymoon. Just thought I'd let yall know about this option.
I can't believe we are having to go thru all this drama to book this party. Try calling. If you can't make reservations on the phone I would go ahead and book for two adults and a toddler.
My "phantom grandchild" will be tired & staying with her parents that night! 
Wonder if we will be able to downsize to a reservation for 2 later without problems? Let us know if you try it! I was very nervous about posting this strategy. I didn't want to start any controversy, I just want to eat some over priced desserts & give Disney even more of my money!!! 
Just got my reservation for Sep 19th! Yay!!!! This is my favorite!!!
